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Welder – 3rd Shift

4/20/2026

The welder will construct playground equipment by welding parts together according to production drawings and schematics. They are also responsible for performing thermal cutting, grinding, and inspecting finished products to ensure quality standards are met.

Working Hours

40 hours/week

Company Size

51-200 employees

Language

English

Visa Sponsorship

No

About The Company
At Burke®, play moves us each and every day to bring the best in play, playgrounds, recreation and outdoor fitness equipment to communities around the world. As we celebrate over 100 years in the playground industry, our focus is clear – using our research to design the most innovative environments that bring everyone together and help them grow, develop, socialize and foster thriving communities. Creating environments for children and communities to move and develop socially, emotionally, physically and cognitively is a privilege for us now and into the future. Our spaces aren’t just for physical movement; they ignite cognitive, social, emotional and imaginative skill development in people of all abilities. The fusion of traditional and active-based play serves to create an environment where everyone can play and grow together. It fosters opportunities for intergenerational engagement and helps everyone find the best of themselves through play. It’s time to Join Our Movement® and see how play can move your community.
About the Role

Description


Join Our Movement!

We’re a growing company that designs and manufactures playground equipment for communities all around the world! Be part of something bigger with Burke by Joining Our Movement! We’re seeking Welders who are detail-oriented, able to pass the onsite weld test and seeking an environment to learn and grow while helping us take play to a higher level. We have full time positions available on third shift 8:00pm and 6:30am Monday through Thursday with overtime available on Sundays.


What Moves You?

We’re not going to lie; this is an amazing opportunity. It requires hard work, a lot of innovation and enthusiasm and, of course, an abundance of Purple Passion (def. a love of play, bringing play to communities and specific love of Burke and those you work with)!


What you’ll do –

This role helps us deliver high-quality play and playground equipment to communities around the world by:

  • Welding parts together to construct the world’s coolest playgrounds
  • Reading and interpreting production drawings to create the quality products we deliver to our customers
  • Performing thermal cutting, grinding and other activities requiring the use of pneumatic hand tools
  • Inspecting products to ensure they conform to all quality standards


Welding PPE

We use 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Welding Helmets in our welding department. We supply these as part of our PPE program and they are available to all welders. Here are a couple of links showing the 3M™ Speedglas™ Heavy-Duty Welding Helmets:

  1. 3M Speedglas G5-01 Heavy Duty Welding Helmet Brochure
  2. G5-01 Replacement Parts Poster
  3. 3M Speedglas G5-01 Features and Benefits Video [Available in the US]


Qualifications That Move Us!

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Specific experience with wire welding preferred (MIG welding)
  • Able to read production drawings and schematics
  • Basic to Intermediate Math Skills
  • Ability to follow direction and safe operating procedures


Teamwork

We have an awesome team at Burke and the right individual for this role will fit well within our culture of teamwork, straightforward and open communication. Oh, and you need to have a passion for people and play!


Benefits:


Health:

Comprehensive medical including optional dental and vision insurance and health savings or flexible spending accounts

401(k) with match

Employee assistance program

Life insurance

Disability insurance


Work-Life Balance:

Flexible schedule

Paid time off


Employee Appreciation:

Summer food truck parties every week

New fitness center

Gifts

Referral program


Burke is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. Military veterans are encouraged to apply.

Key Skills
WeldingMIG weldingWire weldingReading production drawingsReading schematicsThermal cuttingGrindingPneumatic hand toolsQuality inspectionMath skillsTeamworkSafety procedures
Categories
ManufacturingTradesEngineering
Benefits
Medical insuranceDental insuranceVision insuranceHealth savings accountFlexible spending account401(k) with matchEmployee assistance programLife insuranceDisability insurancePaid time offFitness centerReferral program
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